Vaccination is the best defense against severe illness from flu, COVID-19, and RSV, with priority emphasis on older adults, pregnant people, and young infants, while vaccines can benefit a broader population.

The flu season typically peaks December through February, with activity possible from October to April and varying by locality.

Florida residents will gain access to Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, at select pharmacies soon, with wider availability rolling out through the fall after FDA lot releases.

Healthcare data show a stagnant national test positivity rate but reveal regional disparities, notably higher positivity in Texas and neighboring states in the South and West.

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Laredo uses wastewater surveillance to track trends, even though COVID-19 is no longer a reportable disease in Texas.

The summer wave likely had fewer cases than previous summers, but comparing wastewater data remains uncertain due to evolving virus dynamics and data interpretation.

COVID-19 activity is rising as the respiratory season begins, with wastewater signaling high nationwide levels and a sharp post-summer uptick.

CDC estimated infections are rising in 27 states, with 13 declining and 10 unchanged, reflecting regional variation in waves.

Despite overall low national viral activity in wastewater, several Southern and Western states report moderate to very high activity levels.

A formal note from the U.S. health system discusses behind-the-scenes guidance and oversight for vaccine-related reviews and public communications.

The West Coast Health Alliance, spanning California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington, aims to guide public health recommendations with safety, efficacy, transparency, access, and trust.